The Shire of Kulin has just received federal funding to show off their heritage buildings through the medium of performance art.

The ABC's John Cecil spoke with Senior Project Officer Jen Whisson about the Kulin Open Doors Project.

"Our Open Doors Project is all about showcasing the history and the heritage of the Kulin town site," says Jen.

Kulin, like many WA country towns, has a main street that holds the heritage buildings - the Memorial Hall, old shops and houses, and of course, the old pub.

One hundred years on from the settlement of the town, each of those buildings has changed slightly; some are now lived in, some have transformed completely, and some are beginning to wear down.

"Our project is all about unlocking these spaces and opening the doors to these spaces, learning about who lived there, what it used to be like, and maybe discovering some of the ghosts of the past that once were connected to those places," says Jen.

The Open Doors Project will use theatre and performance art to tell the different stories surrounding the buildings and areas.

"We're going to have actors that might just pop out of different spaces, you might just bump into somebody from the past."

The project will bring the memories of Kulin alive, and give locals and newcomers a taste of the town's history.

"It's a rare opportunity for the Kulin community and visitors that are coming to town to be able to come in and take a glimpse of these different places and get a feel for what they used to be like."